Neil Bason
GameGrinThe Shapeshifting Detective Review
Published 1/17/2019
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PS4 / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 11/6/2018
The Shapeshifting Detective
The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural-noir murder mystery FMV game where you play as a detective who can shapeshift into other characters, allowing you to unlock secret conversations and private encounters.
- Developer
- D'Avekki Studios, D’Avekki Studios
- Publisher
- Wales Interactive, CIRCLE Entertainment
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Critic avg
75
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
60–90
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 75 across 15 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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15 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 13%
80–897 reviews · 47%
70–790 reviews · 0%
Below 706 reviews · 40%
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TheSixthAxisThe Shapeshifting Detective Review
Published 12/21/2018
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60
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalDawson Helton
Pure NintendoReview: The Shapeshifting Detective (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 12/13/2018
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Score
80
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoel DeWitte
Nintendo World ReportThe Shapeshifting Detective (Switch) Review
Published 11/29/2018
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65
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Read originalChris McMullen
GameSpewThe Shapeshifting Detective Review (PC) – GameSpew
Published 11/21/2018
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80
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Digitally DownloadedReview: The Shapeshifting Detective (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 11/14/2018
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90
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalEthan Anderson
TrueAchievementsThe Shapeshifting Detective Review
Published 11/8/2018
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80
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Santa Maria
Game RevolutionThe Shapeshifting Detective Review – Shoot for the Moon
Published 11/6/2018
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Score
80
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatthew Thomas
TheXboxHubThe Shapeshifting Detective
Published 11/6/2018
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90
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalKim Snaith
GameSpewThe Shapeshifting Detective Review – GameSpew
Published 11/6/2018
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